1990 Rover 400 vs. 1988 Zastava Yugo
To start off, 1990 Rover 400 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Zastava Yugo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Zastava Yugo would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Rover 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rover 400 (94 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1988 Zastava Yugo. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 1988 Zastava Yugo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Rover 400 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1988 Zastava Yugo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Rover 400 (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Zastava Yugo. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Zastava Yugo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Rover 400 | 1988 Zastava Yugo | |
| Make | Rover | Zastava |
| Model | 400 | Yugo |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 55.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2160 mm |
